Four person have been nabbed by the police for allegedly killing one Mr. Uguru Dominic and a yet to be identified victim.
A release on Sunday November 20th 2022, by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) DSP Edafe Bright, disclosed that one of the victim, Dominic, 29 years old, is a landlord.
According to the image maker, the victims were suspected have been murdered in the bathroom.
“Following report received by the DPO Sapele Division from a distress caller (name withheld), that on 16/11/2022 at about 0900hours, he discovered that his landlord named Uguru Dominic ‘m’ aged 29yrs and his male friend name and address not known were found dead in the bathroom”.
He disclosed that the victims were suspected to have been murdered by unknown persons, revealing that the suspect made away with the victim’s Toyota Corolla car with Reg no. ABJ 271 white in colour.
The PPRO said the Divisional Police Officer (DPO), Sapele, the administrative headquarter of Sapele local government area of Delta State, detailed detectives to unravel the mystery behind the deaths.
He said consequently, the team swung into action, embarked on an intelligence led investigation which led to the arrest of 27 year old Ogadinma Francis A.K.A “Gentle”.
Edafe further revealed that the deceased Vehicle was recovered from him.
“Suspect confessed that he did a filling job for the deceased and after working for him, he refused to pay him the agreed amount.
“The suspect also stated that he conspired with his friends to commit the crime.
“Acting on his confession, the three accomplices namely, Goodnews Abaje ‘m’ age 30yrs, Obunwa Kasim ‘m’ age 25yrs and Bright Osifo ‘m’ age 23yrs were arrested.
“They stated that the initial plan was to rob the victim, they tied them up till about 4:30am and then forced him to transfer the sum of thirty-six thousand naira (#36,000) to one of the suspects account.
“They further stated that they decided to kill both of them because they felt the victims recognized them and will report them to the Police.
“The Commissioner of Police Delta State, CP Ari Muhammed Ali FCIA, PSC+ has directed that the case be transferred to the State Criminal investigation department for further Investigation”, he said.
